Robert Leslie Harvey, 71, of Southport, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in his home. He was born January 28, 1947 in Pelham, Georgia. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Cemex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmit & Blonie Harvey; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose Marie Harvey; three children, Robert Harvey Jr.; Teresa Tootill (Shawn); Traci Mylrea (Ben); five grandchildren, Anthony Murray, April McConnell, Robert Tootill (Kim), Bryce Mylrea, Riley Mylrea; brother, Tony Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Sellars officiating. Interment will follow in the Southport Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m.